Popular Post Celsius 2052 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 (edited) I moved to Ekkamai against my will at the start of covid as my wife switched jobs. It has been ok, but ever since the wealthy tourists returned, all I see are broke Russians, Backpackers (I don't mind them), and suspicious Westerners with baby strollers who don't even seem to have enough for a bus ticket to Pattaya. Just today I saw an almost shirtless couple in their Mid-30's taking every seat at the Gateway Ekkamai with their 2 children and being politely told by staff to move if they didn't order anything. The wife was complaining how badly they are being treated, while the useless hubby had face of a millennial saying nothing but probably thinking.... "How dare they!". How do these people scrape money for a ticket to Thailand one wonders. The saving grace of that armpit of Bangkok is probably lonely Japanese women waiting for their hubby the get back from work and an occasional retired guy with a smile on his face enjoying Thailand. Those old guys always put a smile on my face too. The rest probably think how they made it in this hooker central posting selfies from their AirBnb condo. The only place worse I can think of is On Nut. ' Edited March 30 by Celsius 8 1 1 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JimTripper 853 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 I thought ekkamai was mostly middle class Thais 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post setbkk 183 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 Sounds like you need to move with that attitude. Try Kho San road or Nana. 3 1 2 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sigma6 341 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 4 minutes ago, JimTripper said: I thought ekkamai was mostly middle class Thais Yeah, it is. 2 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunLA 13137 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 Those reflective storefront windows are quite telling 😂 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchis 2380 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Ekkamai is quite a large area. Many people who work in Bangkok stay there, otherwise it is of not much interest. Hanging around aimlessly at Gateway isn't good for anyone. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MickTurator 157 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 I am disappointed. I thought this thread was going to be a homophobic rant. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie 59501 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 Live and let live ,is my mantra ,the World seems full of complaining people, without actually knowing the people you are complaining about , how can you judge them on looks alone ,anyone doing me no harm are left alone to get on with whatever they are doing. regards Worgeordie 9 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie 59501 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 6 minutes ago, MickTurator said: I am disappointed. I thought this thread was going to be a homophobic rant. That will be Part 2 ..... regards Worgeordie 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluetongue 1442 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 I could understand a farang couple with sufficient resources to stay at the beach coming here with toddlers and strollers, but getting round Bangkok on public transport with them I couldn't imagine anything worse. Put up with anything for cheaper drugs I suppose. Really unless you do what the Thai does general run of the mill things are not that cheap here, maybe they miscalculated their budget. That wouldn't be hard as I understand mental arithmetic is no longer a thing. 1 4 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius 2052 Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 46 minutes ago, JimTripper said: I thought ekkamai was mostly middle class Thais Lol! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius 2052 Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 43 minutes ago, setbkk said: Sounds like you need to move with that attitude. Try Kho San road or Nana. Oh, how clever 2 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brewsterbudgen 14564 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 It's not just Ekkamai. These days the number of homeless Thai people and street beggars has increased considerably. It can be quite depressing although it's not at London levels yet. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang 49380 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 2 hours ago, setbkk said: Kho San road or Nana There is not much in common between San road or Nana. Most from A wouldn't go to B and the other way around. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Liverpool Lou 10719 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 "All I see are bums around Ekkamai" You're in the Ekkamai area, yes? 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Liverpool Lou 10719 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 5 hours ago, Celsius said: Oh, how clever Twice as clever as the OP title. 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JimTripper 853 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 17 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: "All I see are bums around Ekkamai" You're in the Ekkamai area, yes? That’s what it says. Learn to read. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Liverpool Lou 10719 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 45 minutes ago, JimTripper said: 1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said: "All I see are bums around Ekkamai" You're in the Ekkamai area, yes? That’s what it says. Learn to read. I can read. You need to be able to understand the point of the emphasis that I indicated on the first word ("You're") in my comment. 2 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropposurfer 4461 Posted March 30 Popular Post Share Posted March 30 16 hours ago, Sigma6 said: Yeah, it is. Grampa tells it like it is .... He rocks !! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius 2052 Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 39 minutes ago, Tropposurfer said: Grampa tells it like it is .... He rocks !! I bet I am younger than 90% of people who posted on this thread, 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne 11964 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Celsius said: I bet I am younger than 90% of people who posted on this thread, now that is an accomplishment - - but how long can that go on for? ps - all I ever saw on Ekkamai were cars stuck in traffic jams Edited March 30 by 1FinickyOne 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor 2368 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 17 hours ago, setbkk said: Sounds like you need to move with that attitude. Try Kho San road or Nana. agreed...sorry to shock your senses with a dose of the real world OP 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon 10003 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 (edited) 17 hours ago, Celsius said: Oh, how clever I was all fixed up to tell you to stop hanging around, begging, in bus stations. Never mind: Edited March 31 by Enoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius 2052 Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 (edited) 10 minutes ago, tandor said: agreed...sorry to shock your senses with a dose of the real world OP Real worls such as,,,,, Ekkamai and Thonglor are full of middle class Thais. My stomach hurts rofl Edited March 31 by Celsius 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseThailand 1222 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 18 hours ago, Celsius said: The only place worse I can think of is On Nut. On Nut is full of Russian long stayers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius 2052 Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 2 minutes ago, JoseThailand said: On Nut is full of Russian long stayers And short term hookerz...... Hiiiisoooooo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoseThailand 1222 Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 But actually On Nut is one of the best areas in Bangkok, very convenient and not expensive. So many many malls, supermarkets, different stores concentrated in one area. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius 2052 Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 8 minutes ago, JoseThailand said: But actually On Nut is one of the best areas in Bangkok, very convenient and not expensive. So many many malls, supermarkets, different stores concentrated in one area. Well, I hate the place. Full of cheap decrepit condos that were sold as luxury developments less that 10 years ago. I know, I was here. The malls are just a bit bigger than community malls. The traffic makes Bangkok pollution even worse. W district is ok for younger people. Much better places around MBK (samyan) Silom, Sathorn..... but of course it costs more to live there. I used to live on Ramkhamheang near Bangkapi mall. Much better choices of everything than On Nut will ever offer including Western food choices. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor 2368 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 42 minutes ago, Celsius said: Real worls such as,,,,, Ekkamai and Thonglor are full of middle class Thais. My stomach hurts rofl ROFL...be caeful you will get your three piece morning suit creased and dirty 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quake 2083 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Friday Whinge thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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